private life

British

noun

the social or family life or personal relationships of an individual, esp of a person in the public eye, such as a politician or celebrity

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private life

It’s also part of the private life she’s since conceded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

And whoever has access to that information has the extraordinary ability to pry into a person’s private life.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

Mr. Norman calls Epstein “super-diplomatic and discreet” in business, but he was reckless in his private life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

Secret Service agents, with their earpieces and guns and deliberately flat expressions, stood outside our doors, doing their best to stay out of our family’s private life.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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